KANHOJI ANGRE LIGHTHOUSE PROFORMA Name of Lighthouse
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KANHOJI ANGRE LIGHTHOUSE PROFORMA Name of Lighthouse : KANHOJI ANGRE ( ISLAND STATION ) Location : The Head Lightkeeper KanhojiAngre Lighthouse Post – Thal Bazar, Tal – Alibag Dist. Raigad, Pin – 204 207 Staff Profile : Attended Brief about lighthouse : KanhojiAngre Island – previously known as Khanderi (Kennery) Island is an off shoot hillock off western ghat ranges and is situated opposite Thal fishing port in Alibagh, South of Bombay. Khanderi Island Lighthouse is an important landmark at the entrance to the Bombay harbour. The island is approachable by a motor launch of Mumbai Port Trust or by hiring a machine boat from Thal port. A jetty for the boats has been provided at the island. Sl. Factor to be evaluated Lighthouse specific No. Lat : 18°42.1'N Long : 72°48.8'E 1. Size of the Lighthouse (area) Approx. 8000 sq.m 2. Status of land freehold/lease etc. Freehold 3. Ownership of land DGLL 4. Climatic condition- Temp. & rainfall Av. Temp 32°C, Rainfall Average 2000-4000 mm (annual) 5. Tidal range Range – 04 m to 9 m. LH is situated about 0.5 Km from shoreline. 6. History of Natural Disasters NIL 7. Distance from nearest port/harbour ( if Approx. 1.5 Hour from Gate way of India to located on an island) Thal Jetty then 45 minutes by boat to Khanderi Lighthouse 8. Distance from nearest airport/railhead Rail - Panvel – 70 Kms. Airport - Mumbai - 100 kmsuptoThal 9. Distance from main city located nearby 10 Kms. from Alibag to Thal Jetty then By boat to Khanderi Lighthouse 10. Availability of roads /access to Lighthouse NA 11. Availability and facility of public transport NA 12. Existence of natural harbours/berthing facility NIL / landing arrangement ( if located on) 13. Telecom coverage and availability of BSNL & All Leading Mobile Operators, electricity Solar power 14. Availability of potable water Open water Pond 15. Housing infrastructure Combined building of IQ &PH,Mess Room – 1 Store Room - 1 16. Presence of unique flora and fauna NIL 17. Presence of natural features- waterfalls, NIL streams, mountains, etc. 18. Potential for adventure and water sports NIL 19. Presence of local/tribal/folk art NIL 20. Nearest tourist destination and distance Itself a Tourist Spots 21. In case, tourism has to be developed on PP CRZ clearance from MOEF and local bodies. mode , then the statuary permissions that would be required and from which agencies .